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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 6 years before the W300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Nikon W300

 SX230 HS W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX230 HS

 W300 SX230 HS 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 71 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon W300

 SX230 HS W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the W300.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and W300.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Nikon W300 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Nikon W300
61
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $387